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Wine Details
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Description:
The vintage of all vintages—the 2005 has it all. This wine will be remembered long after it is gone just due to it’s complete manifestation of a truly classic Zinfandel. The entire framework is here; a saturation of dark berries encased within a smooth, velvety mouthfeel then married harmoniously with an amazing tannin balance. Just after you begin experiencing the gobs of fruit, your palate will also be elated to uncover a great refinement, structure and balance to this wine that we’ve not seen before. This vintage is such a true expression of the terroir and distinct climate conditions that so characterized the 2005 growing season. Drink now and until 2012.
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Varietal Definition
Zinfandel:
Zinfandel is a variety of red grape planted in over 10 percent of California wine vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in the 'heel' of Italy. It is typically made into a robust red wine. Its taste depends on the ripeness of the grapes from which it is made. Red berry fruits like raspberry predominate in wines from cooler areas such as the Napa Valley, whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas such as Sonoma County. Many Zinfandels come from head pruned ‘Old Vines’. ‘Old Vine’ is generally understood to mean a vine that is more than 50 years old and that produces less than three tons per acre. ‘Head Pruning’ is an old European style of pruning that trains the vine into the shape of a goblet. It requires no wires or other complex trellis systems. Head pruning spreads the fruit uniformly along the vine and allows light penetration.In the USA a semi-sweet Rosé (blush-style) wine called ‘White Zinfandel’ has achieved widespread popularity. In fact, this popularity has so outstripped all other forms that many fans think there is actually a grape called “White Zinfandel” (there isn’t)!
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